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Japan vs Spain GDP per capita
Spain overtook Japan in 2024. In 1960 Japan stood at roughly 127% of Spain’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (96%).
| Year | Japan | Spain | Spain as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 407.96 | 519.42 | 127% |
| 1970 | 1,211.42 | 2,144.99 | 177% |
| 1980 | 6,204.14 | 9,872.35 | 159% |
| 1990 | 13,795.02 | 26,344.73 | 191% |
| 2000 | 14,743.27 | 39,752.94 | 270% |
| 2010 | 30,658.74 | 45,378.14 | 148% |
| 2020 | 27,233.94 | 41,098.97 | 151% |
| 2025 | 38,627.25 | 35,951.04 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Japan in GDP per capita?
In 2024. Spain’s published GDP per capita rose above Japan’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 38,627.25 against 35,951.04 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
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